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git_r_read's review against another edition
5.0
SO GOOD! Action a-plenty and snarky humor, fab combo for me. A secret organization of magical folks who police and keep non-magical and magical folk safe. It takes place in Vancouver and there are plenty of descriptions of everywhere there that makes me want to visit, even if the UF world in this book actually existed there. Maybe even more of an enticement.
The first book in the series, NIGHT CHILD, was superb. This is fantastic addition to the series. I think what I liked most are the secrets that are kept from the non-magical people in the agents lives and what they are open about is what is usually kept secret in the 'normal' world. OSI agents know that life is short. Keep the secrets you must to keep people safe and get the job done but grab life exuberantly since it might not last past the next encounter with a demon.
I can definitely recommend this book, series and author.
The first book in the series, NIGHT CHILD, was superb. This is fantastic addition to the series. I think what I liked most are the secrets that are kept from the non-magical people in the agents lives and what they are open about is what is usually kept secret in the 'normal' world. OSI agents know that life is short. Keep the secrets you must to keep people safe and get the job done but grab life exuberantly since it might not last past the next encounter with a demon.
I can definitely recommend this book, series and author.
meliaraastair's review against another edition
5.0
First of all – trigger warning. Gross, disturbing serial killer/rape. This is one of those I’d never watch it on TV but even pushing a little dark for my reading tastes.
There’s a dark serial killer on the loose, ritualistically preying on children of mages. But what is the ritual? And who (or what?) in the world would do something like this?
First of all, you have to start on book one. While I think you could follow along with the plot just fine and not be lost, the characters will make so much more sense if you read from the beginning. This series is like a cross between Jim Butcher and a CSI show, so if you are into any of those things, check these out!
As I said, these are a little dark for my tastes, but the characters are fantastic. Tess is a great character, as is her quasi-partner Derrick, their Mia (just read the books…)…and the supporting characters are great too. All are written well and add to the story – and a very diverse group, too!
While there are a few moments where the plot and world system is a little confusing, for the most part, it is well explained and makes great sense. I love the CORE (the CSI group), especially as we get to see more of it in this book. I’m very much looking forward to reading the next book and I highly recommend them if you can stomach some darkness! Also – not PG warning – there are some romantic relationships that could have skimmed a little more in my opinion. I’m not a big fan of the steamy romance scenes – thankfully, they are few and far between.
I’m really enjoying this series and can’t wait to read the next! I’ll go 8.5 of 10 overall and 3.5 of 5 for readability.
There’s a dark serial killer on the loose, ritualistically preying on children of mages. But what is the ritual? And who (or what?) in the world would do something like this?
First of all, you have to start on book one. While I think you could follow along with the plot just fine and not be lost, the characters will make so much more sense if you read from the beginning. This series is like a cross between Jim Butcher and a CSI show, so if you are into any of those things, check these out!
As I said, these are a little dark for my tastes, but the characters are fantastic. Tess is a great character, as is her quasi-partner Derrick, their Mia (just read the books…)…and the supporting characters are great too. All are written well and add to the story – and a very diverse group, too!
While there are a few moments where the plot and world system is a little confusing, for the most part, it is well explained and makes great sense. I love the CORE (the CSI group), especially as we get to see more of it in this book. I’m very much looking forward to reading the next book and I highly recommend them if you can stomach some darkness! Also – not PG warning – there are some romantic relationships that could have skimmed a little more in my opinion. I’m not a big fan of the steamy romance scenes – thankfully, they are few and far between.
I’m really enjoying this series and can’t wait to read the next! I’ll go 8.5 of 10 overall and 3.5 of 5 for readability.
bibliobabe94's review against another edition
1.0
Read about half the book and just couldn't do any more. Good premise, occult special investigations, based in Vancouver, but something was missing for me.
hippolyta's review against another edition
3.0
Slightly better than the first book... maybe the author was warming up for it.
althenaruby's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one so much better than the first one. In the first one in just couldn't get around all the technical talk. this one still had that but in a lesser amount. I love how Tess keeps collecting family.
jourdemayne's review
4.0
This series is definitely coming along for me. The characters and the voice continue to work well. It is great to see Derrick and Miles get together. And I love Vancouver as described here. [b:A Flash of Hex|6052510|A Flash of Hex (OSI, #2)|Jes Battis|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1266480736s/6052510.jpg|6228303] makes me want to move there.
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